BC Grasslands Stewardship Guide

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A Guide for Ranchers and Recreation Users

The beauty and diversity of BC’s grasslands are unique. Grasslands are home to everything from lichen to curlews, salamanders to cacti, sharp-tailed grouse to elk. Visitors and residents use the grasslands for recreation. The cattle industry depends on healthy grasslands to help provide a secure food supply. Both users generate economic benefits for the people of the province.

Despite their diversity, grasslands are not limitless and are in fact very fragile. They cannot accommodate endless growth and change. Whether we are cattle ranchers, week-end hikers, hunters or anglers, it makes sense for all of us to cooperate, to plan for and together achieve the best possible future for BC’s grasslands.

This guide to BC grasslands stewardship was prepared for the people who own or use the province’s grasslands. It is intended to be used as a framework or starting point for stewardship plans and practices.